Notice of Parish Council Co-option
March / April 2024

Upper Saxondale Parish Council wishes to co-opt two new councillors. This will increase the current number of councillors from five, to the maximum number of seven.

If any resident, or anyone working permanently in the parish, is interested in joining the parish council, please complete the application form which can be downloaded from this link, or by emailing parishclerk@uppersaxondale.com. Paper forms are also available if required.

The Electoral Commission has written an explanatory document Guidance for Candidates Part 1 Can you stand for election?

Applications will be considered by the parish council at its meeting on 29th April 2024.

Applicants will be invited to attend the meeting and to give a very short presentation describing why they are interested in becoming a parish councillor and what their aspirations are for Upper Saxondale.

Please submit your application to parishclerk@uppersaxondale.com by 31st March 2024.   

 

COUNCILLOR - PERSON SPECIFICATION

Competencies

  • Good written and oral communication skills.

  • Competent IT skills.

  • Competent maths skills.

  • Capable of delivering presentations or talking in a group situation.

  • A curious and constructive listener with an open mind.

  • A team player, with good interpersonal skills who is able to contribute opinions at meetings whilst willing to appreciate the views of others and accept majority decisions.

  • Proactive - able to manage projects, become actively involved and get stuff done.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Knowledge

  • Can bring a new skill, expertise, or key local knowledge to the council.

  • Interest in local affairs and knowledge of the community.

  • Experience of working in or being a member of a local authority or public body.

  • Experience of working with voluntary and or local community / interest groups.

  • Availability to attend events and meetings of the council (or of other local authorities and local bodies), including evening and weekends.

  • Ability and willingness to work with the council’s partners (eg. voluntary groups, other community councils, principal authority, charities, suppliers and contractors).

  • Interested and able to undertake appropriate training in a timely manner.

  • Able to represent the council and their community in accordance with the code of conduct.

Anne Daly
Parish Clerk